under investigation

Solomon Islands

Governor General under investigation

The Solomon Islands attorney general’s office is to determine whether governor-general Sir George Lepping can be charged under the country’s laws. Sir George is under investigation following complaints of alleged assault and an unspecified sexual offence.

A police spokesman says one of the charges relate to an alleged assault on one of the governor-general’s security staff during which a rifle was broken. A young women has also laid a complaint of sexual misconduct. The spokesman says appropiate charges could have been laid earlier but govern ment house had sought clarification whether he could be charged under the country’s laws.